New Hampshire 1812 Governor, Ballot 2
- Office:
- Governor (State)
- Title:
- Governor
- Jurisdiction:
- State
- Label:
- New Hampshire 1812 Governor, Ballot 2
- Date:
- 1812
- State:
- New Hampshire
- Type:
- Legislative
- Iteration:
- Second Ballot
- Office/Role:
- Governor/Governor
- Candidates:
- William Plumer, John T. Gilman
| Candidates: | William Plumer[1] | John T. Gilman |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | Republican | Federalist |
| Final Result: [2][3] | 104 | 82 |
| House of Representatives | - | - |
| State Senate | - | - |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]New Hampshire law required a majority to elect. As neither candidate received a majority, the election passed to the State Legislature. Though John T. Gilman had more votes in the general election, the Republicans controlled the State Legislature and William Plumer was subsequently elected Governor.
[3]"Upon which the convention proceeded to ballot for Governor, when, not withstanding Mr. Gilman had the greatest number of votes by the people, Mr. William Plumer was chosen by a majority of 22 ~ he having 104 votes and Mr. Gilman 82." Concord Gazette (Concord, NH). June 9, 1812.
References:
Concord Gazette (Concord, NH). June 9, 1812.
New-Hampshire Patriot (Concord, NH). June 9, 1812.
Merrimack Intelligencer (Haverhill, MA). June 13, 1812.
New-hampshire Sentinel (Keene, NH). June 13, 1812.
Farmer's Cabinet (Amherst, NH). June 15, 1812.
American Watchman; and Delaware Republican (Wilmington, DE). June 17, 1812.
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